Auburn, Augusta police asking drivers to stay off roads

The storm bringing heavy rain and ice to Maine on Monday is creating dangerous travel conditions across the state. Both Auburn and Augusta officials are asking drivers to stay off the roads unless necessary.

In Auburn, police said Turner Street from Plummer Street to Mayfield Road was closed due to high water. The road reopened at 10:40 a.m., but police said drivers should keep an eye out for standing water on other roadways.

Police said while Public Works crews are trying to unclog storm drains and to prepare for the temperatures to plummet, "Mother Nature is not cooperating."

“MaineDOT crews are out in full force today dealing with frozen culverts, and cleaning drainage basins in order to prevent flooding. Motorists need to slow down as they approach ponding on roadways and give our crews the space they need to work safely,“ said MaineDOT Director of Maintenance and Operations Dale Doughty.

"With it freezing tonight, it's going to be a long night. I have a feeling," said Proctor.